Wine Reviews

There is an attractive flash of wood aging in this tawny Port. That gives elegance as well as density. It has a nutty aroma that enhances the wine’s spice. Drink now.

Lifted and high-toned, the nose offers wild strawberry, red cherry, fresh earth, and delicate floral overtones. The palate is pretty and expressive, though best for near-term drinking, showing rhubarb, wild thyme, white pepper, and fresh mushroom alongside bright strawberry fruit. Great acidity and body lend energy, though its charm lies in immediacy rather than longevity. Approachable and highly enjoyable now.

At first reduced, with earthy tones, this wine demands patience. With air, a bouquet of pure red cherry, rose, white pepper, and wild thyme emerges in captivating harmony. The palate layers soft strawberry, oak spice, and violet with finesse. Cellar-worthy yet expressive now with proper aeration, this is a sophisticated, graceful expression of restrained power and unfolding beauty.

A heady perfume of rose envelops fresh red cherry, raspberry, and white mushroom. The palate is more complex, bringing white pepper, sanguine edges, and river rock minerality. Tannins integrate seamlessly while acidity pulls layers into focus. Equally enjoyable now or built for cellaring, this wine shows elegance and persistence, carrying its floral core into a lingering, mineral-driven finish.

The estate boasts three plots totaling 1ha on the renowned hill of Asili. These were harvested between 5 and 10 October in 2023 – absolutely in line with the classic timeframe. The wine captures quintessential elegance of the site, highlighting its beautiful, perfumed attributes. Violet, tarragon and cinnamon lift from the glass. That sweet herb character carries over in the mouth, infusing the red cherry core. Admirable fruit substance is harmoniously framed by fine-boned tannins, and a lightly chalky texture lends textural dimension. Juicy acidity keeps this flowing.